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We, at La Toriana are proud to present to the world ……… TikiBoo Kids!

Fairyland adventures and fantasy tea parties, lost in creative imaginary play…..   ahhhh childhood!

TikiBoo Kids philosophy is that kids…should always be kids.
Their high quality designs are fun, fresh and functional. Their collection offers a refreshingly simple, contemporary and high quality alternative for the modern and active child.
Designed predominantly for girls and boys aged 2 to 8 years, we are certain you will find something special.

Australian owned, designed and made company… TikiBoo Kids portrays a high end, quality and classic vintage style kids fashion with a contemporary edge.  Pure gorgeousness! 

 TikiBoo Kids latest collection,   exclusive to La Toriana     is “Fairyland Magic”.

Inspired from a bygone era where fairies and little girls played innocently in the wonderland of the garden, the “Fairyland Magic” collection will soon be a favourite of yours as it is of mine.  The Samba dress modelled here by Alexandra, is of old world English roses, complimented with a ruffled hem of candy stripes. 

Belinda accompanies Alexandra,  modelling the play set of a soft antique rose print set of brilliantly by contasting  dusty princess pink ruffled trim. The matching dusty princess pink pants are sweet with the antique roses ruffle hem… This set comes with a matching hair accessory and a gorgeous matching carry bag that can be used in all sorts of fairyland adventures.  

Both are Perfect for Fairy princess tea parties in the garden.

TikiBoo Kids, “Fairyland Magic“ collection of girls designer wear  are exclusive to La Toriana and  available now at the la Toriana website.  Limited stocks however…. so please don’t wait too long, we don’t like seeing customers disappointed!

Keep an eye out at La Toriana for the latest in girls designer clothing, as we will be seeing a lot more of TikiBoo Kids. 

Warmly  Elizabeth xx

L’il Aussie Prems was created in March 2007 by a passionate mum of a premature baby, Julia Toivonen. 

Julia’s son, Ronan was born at 27 weeks gestation and spent over 3 months in hospital. After the rollercoaster ride of NICU life and along with 12 years of online experience Julia created the site from scratch. The site offers a premature baby forum for support, articles, birth stories, galleries, premmie of the moment, live chats, birth announcements, blogs, monthly newsletters and much more. Since the site was created it now reaches many families of premature and SCN babies. The forum has reached over 660 members from Australia and world wide. Many of the members have created playgroups and friendships not only within their state but also online.

In January 2008 Julia won the “local hero” award in her local council for the work that she has done to help premmie baby families. Julia is heavily involved not only with her website but is also on the committee for the National Premmie Foundation and also Lifes Little Treasures, both are charities that work at providing support for families throughout Australia.

L’il Aussie Prems is forever evolving and bringing more support for families. Until recently Julia was doing majority of the work on the website herself with updates and adding new content onto the website but with recently giving birth to her 2^nd child she now has wonderful parents on board to help with the workload. Julia has done an amazing job and her passion for helping families of premature babies shines through her amazing website.   

If you wish to speak and meet with other families of premature babies I would recommend that you join the premature baby forum and whilst you are there take a look through the website. You will be amazed at how much support is available to you.

 There are some amazing support online for parents, families and friends of premature babies, and we have had the pleasure of giving you a little insight into Julia and L’il Aussie Prems.  Please support her and her site as she is a great support to La Toriana and our premmie baby catagory showcasing stylish and affordable premmie baby clothing and products.

Warmly  Elizabeth xx

La Toriana introduces “The Zaky” 

 Ergonomic & award-winning bonding, therapeutic, comforting, positioning aid, as well as transitional item.

It is a soft but heavy pillow that imitates the look, feel, weight, scent, and warmth of the parents’ hand and forearm. It assures proper positioning, helps with pain management and sleep, provides a sense of protection, and assists with the physical and psychological development of the child.

The Zaky is a must have for healthy newborns and for those children that are  ill or hospitalised. It is also a favourite newborn baby gift, baby shower gift and a “Thank you” gift given by families to the hospitals that cared for their children

Excellent premmie baby comfort pillow, a premmie baby or newborn baby gift.  Avaliable in the most popular cream, a soft pink or a soft blue, and in either a left hand or right hand. 

Check out  “The Zaky”

available at La Toriana in December 08… or email me at info@latoriana.com.au to reserve one. 

‘you and your baby will be so glad you did.

Warmly

Elizabeth xx

Solving the puzzle of Premature Birth.  Premature Birth Awareness Week starts today.

Having a premature baby can be a lonely and frightening experience. In our communities there may be very few people who understand the specific problems that parents of babies born very early face.

Sometimes our babies are transferred to hospitals far from home and this can make us feel even more alienated and lost.

Through Austprem, families who have experienced the complex challenges of parenting a premature infant reach out to other families facing this journey, and offer friendship, information and support.

2008 marks the second year of National Premature Birth Awareness Week and we hope that it will be as successful as the first.

As a part of increasing knowledge about premature birth, Austprem Inc. will be offering information to ALL pregnant women in the hope of decreasing the rising numbers of premature births in Australia with Austprem Inc.’s new brochure “Pregnant? It’s probably nothing but it might be something.

 The brochure will be launched during National Premature Birth Awareness Week. and contains a summary of the indications that may lead to premature birth and encourages women to check with their doctor, hospital or health care provider if they are at all concerned.

 Premature Birth Awareness Week starts today. Visit www.bornearly.org.au for full details.

Useful Premmie Information Links

      Austprem

Featherweight Club - Mercy Hospital for Women VIC
Lifes Little Treasures - VIC
Loddon Mallee Kids - Greater Bendigo Area VIC

Little Wonders - John Hunter Hospital NSW
Central Coast Premmie and Sick Newborn Support (CCPSNS) - Central Coast NSW
Miracle Babies - Liverpool Hospital NSW
NNICUPS - Nepean Hospital NSW

PIPA - QLD

L’il Aussie Prems

National Premmie Foundation

Moment by Moment

 Having had 3 premmie babies myself, I understand only too well the rollercoaster journey many families go through.  I am very passionate about supporting groups that support premmie babies and hope you are too.  Please support them by going to their websites and  gain lots of information. 

At La Toriana, we have a specialised catagory for premmie baby and are adding new premmie clothing and products all the time.  Our aim is to be a supportive place where people can shop for their premmie baby in a secure, supportive and understanding environment.

The above groups are amazing in their wealth of knowledge and support and we encourage you all to support those who support the families of premmie babies.  La Toriana in the near future will bring more and more information on the support of premmie babies, an array of new ranges of premature baby clothing and tips an advice along the way.  We are passionate about Premmie babies, their families and helping the community.

warmly

Elizabeth xx

(some of the products and premmie baby clothing collections found at (La Toriana)

We would love to hear your journeys and thoughts, travels and pics of your journey.  We will be posting some stories here on our blog in the coming weeks and months with events around Premature babies, so if you would like to join in… please email  info@latoriana.com.au

warmly

Elizabeth xx

La Toriana, renowned for the hip, funky and trend setting designer kids clothes has opened a high end baby boutique in Australia! 

nah… its only a dream…

but here is what it would look like if it were true!  Thanks to PHOTOFUNIA for the fun in thinking it may be a reality… one day!

 If it was true… and in my dreams seems so real….  you would see all your favourite kids fashion items from great Australian and New Zealand kids fashion designers that you find now on La Toriana,  close up and personal. 

   ahhh… and La Toriana on front cover of Vogue Magazine…..  wow… wouldnt that be unreal if it was true  (which its not of course!)  Can’t ever see it happening… but I am just letting my imagination run wild here.  lol

Visit the fun site of photofunia.com where I saw all this.  it had me amused for ages!

Labels as annieB’s, alimrose, anamalz, Babyjo bamboo, boxy design, BRITT, bump buddy, cheeky little soles, Cuski, Earlybirds, Eco Peko, Eternal Creation, Fairy Floss Creations, fINNIGAN fINN, Footprints on me, Gaia Skin Natural, gertie and me, Grommets, hey baby, Huggalugs, i candy, lambykins, Lazybones, Little Pearls for Little Girls, Locolili, miniwhick, mon tresor, nan huchy, Nanny Pickle, oobi, oopsidaisi, penny scallan, Tabitha Emma, Tea Princess, Teeny weeny, Three Little Trees, Tikiboo Kids, Tummy Bear, Vanchi, Vintage Kid, Wild things of Noosa … and so many more

ahhh….  we can only dream…..

 warmly

Elizabeth xx

Looking for a trendy, hip, funky and designer wear for your little boy? 

Look no further!

“Sassy and sensible” boys wear is the theme for this Summer and you will love these stylish and affordable boys clothes available online.

  Available at La Toriana is the denim boys shorts by fINNIGAN fINN.  Stunning!

 Exclusive to La Toriana is the Wild Things Of Noosa bucket hat and matching shorts in “yellow dogs” animal print, annieB’s boys Summer Pj’s, Long sleeve T by fINNIGAN fINN, Britt Design “hip” boys vest, Eternal Creation red and white striped shirt with matching shorts.  All would be great for Christmas day and family photo’s

For a Groovy, surfy, casual look Grommets T is an affordable steal, and matches well with the Grommets denim 3/4 pants.  I just love the Lazybones boys cotton PJ’s, and the Cheeky Little Soles boys leather shoes. 

 Exclusive to La Toriana is the Wild things of Noosa “Black animals” shorts with matching hat, and to match the yellow dogs hat above Wild Things of Noosa have the matching shorts available (whilst stocks last).  For any young mans party wardrobe,   boys designer clothing  from the Eternal Creations collection is a stunning addition.  Why not grab the pants, T and vest that all match in well for a layering look?

 Now boys also love accessories and below are a few of our pics to accessorise with a hip designer boys clothing range.  Penny Scallan Back pack, hats and smocks, Huggalugs in a variety of prints and colours, Bump Buddy soccer ball or Dino is great for those little bumps and bruises boys seem to get too.  A great boys gift is the L’il Ned surf coast inspired boys jewellery collection of adjustable boys necklaces and bracelets.  And.. at the end of a hard days playing (or partying) your little man can relax in his own bean chair from annieB’s.  Another great boys gift this Christmas.

Too hard to choose just one designer boys clothing piece or boys accessory?  … go on…   spoil your little boy and buy him a whole range of things.  I bet you’ll be getting kisses galore… and you so deserve it too!

If there is anything I can help with give me a call or email me at info@latoriana.com.au….  otherwiwise

Grab a cuppa

sit back…

relax…

and enjoy

the La Toriana shopping experience

~  we know you will

warmly

Elizabeth xx

We all love dressing up for Christmas,

and mums especially love dressing their little girls for Christmas too!

We are giving you a quick run down on some of our gorgeous girls designer clothing here at La Toriana.  I know… I know… its so hard to choose isnt it?  I suggest get a gorgeous outfit for Christmas day… something more casual for Boxing Day. something very cute for New Years day…. and don’t forget a couple dresses for all those Christmas parties leading up to Christmas Day….

Here is a collage of gorgeous girls dresses, girls tops, and shirts, hats, short and shoes.  Or check out the full range at La Toriana….

here are some of the best sellers in girls fashion to date:

Tea princess “Enchanted garden crochet” dress, fINNIGAN fINN White cross over blouse, fINNIGAN fINN, Red Viole shirt  (my all time fav!!!), Tea Princess “Bow Pretty ” dress (centre),  Penny Scallan strawberry Hat, Cheeky Little Soles Cuddles duck baby leather shoes, Three Little Trees, Sandalwood Pinni.  These affordable, stylish designer clothes for girls are are all Australian Designed and collections that are unique and  very “girly”

 You certainly cannot go past the stunning OOBI babyRed 1950’s Scarlett pinni, matches well with the Cheeky Little Soles ”Summer” baby shoes, and don’t forget the Tea Princess White crochet singlet and the Sunset Ave denim vest and matching short set.  Have you seen the Wild things of Noosa gorgeous ruffle bloomer in the Spring cheery with the matching hat?  its by far the best made collection i have seen to date! 

Looking at a white Christmas? the Tea princesswhite baby muslin top with matching bloomers is a Divine outfit, but not many left so best hurry!  comes in size 0 and size 1.  The Hey Baby pink wrap has been ever so popular with travel, every mum who has bought one has raved about it.  do you have one?  makes a great baby gift! The signature dress by OOBI is a classic and will never go out of style as will the Tea Princess white crochet singlet seen here with the Tea princess rose hair clip (that is often used as a brooch)

 ooohhh… now we all know little girls love to accessorise just as much as their mums do!  below are some favourites from the La Toriana website.

Mon Tresor, “Chloe” bracelet, Fairy Floss Creations pink hair clips assorted, Little Pearls for Little Girls fresh water pearl bracelet and necklace, Fairy Floss Creations heart beaded necklace, Locolilli reversible headbands in summer colours, Fairy Floss Creations heart bracelet. 

So C’mon

Grab a cuppa

Sit back

relax

and enjoy the La Toriana shopping experience….

we know you will!

Warmly   Elizabeth xx

For so long the many country and rural women, especially mums, have been disadvantaged when it come to shopping and buying the latest fashion trends in gifts and clothing for themselves and their kids. 

Many rural families are set amongst an isolated area, hundreds of kms to major shopping centres and the local general store with shearing supplies, drenches, stock …. just doesnt cut it.  Wanting to also be in the midst of the fashion stakes with their fellow city sisters, it was so much harder.  I remember going to a wedding in the city when i was a teenager and people looking at us as real country hicks.  We didnt have much to choose from in the country town we were in, and the prices were sky high for limited choices and clothing labels that were seasons behind.  My word… times have changed.

Elizabeth (founder of La Toriana) ….in her backyard

The internet has bridged the gap and rural women no longer need to feel isolated by geohraphy! 

The internet has fast proven invaluable on the land in farming and in and around the home.  Modern technology has helped farmers find information quickly from price of wool to the latest weather reports, keeping in touch with sister sheep stations and abilty to help in schooling of the kids.  Its also helped mums network with like minded people, do their banking and share trading online, find gluten free  recipes and how to treat aphids in the garden… organically!

The internet has helped mums save heaps of money too!

No longer do they have to take a day to drive hundreds of kms to the nearest shops to get supplies, or drive into the next biggest town to find their children clothes and gifts.  It now can be done in the comfort of their own home, and around their busy schedule. 

Buying a gift for a newborn baby, a unique childrens clothing label or even a latest fashion release was near impossible for country and rural women, unless they ordered from catalogue or made the big trip to the city.

 Women are now savvy shoppers and no longer feel the “country cousins”.  A quick “click” online, and knowing where to “surf” for latest designs, new releases and great specials are a norm now. Amazing websites like my favourite kidstylefile where you can get great kids shopping at bargain prices everyday and  Never Shopped Out which is a great shopaholics resource guide where you will find quality  womens  designer wear and accessories.   Babyology is another one that takes the leg work out of shopping to find you amazing and unique products fom around the world.

Going direct to the shoppers favourite websites, and shopping directories, is as popular now as mums sourcing inforation on baby development, farm practices and amazing recipes.  Many rural mums also belong to great forums and have networked, making lifelong friends over the internet with like minded people.  Some have used the internet whilst they were pregnant, whilst starting a new hobby and so many other life situations.  all for women is a great womens network as is one of my favourites for warmth, friendships and making new friends. 

Finding the latest Summer release of Tea Princess girls vintage clothing for instance, or trying to find a designer boys clothing collection with shorts and matching hats, like Wild Things of Noosa, is easy and quick on the internet.  It is as easy…. by doing a google search and finding these designer kids labels andwhere in Australia.  Wanting to support Australian kids fashion designers? … the internet will not only show you who they are, but also where to find their collections.

At La Toriana, we pride ourselves on bringing you quality, stylish and affordable baby and childrens designer clothing that is unique and different.  We know and understand you want to dress your precious little ones in something that is affordable stylish, and not commonly found, and you can be assured of this at La Toriana.  Come check out a great party outfit for you and the kids for this coming Christmas season …

We invite you all to grab a cuppa

sit back,

relax and enjoy

the La Toriana shopping expeience

~  we know you will

Elizabeth xx

 If you have any great websites you would like to share, please email me at info@latoriana.com.au or post here we all would love to know your favs.

Enjoy all your Christmas festivities, and please be safe on the roads.

Warmly Elizabeth xx